Easter Celebrations Around The World

The faithful hold their palm fronds during a Palm Sunday Mass at El Niño Jesús church in Bogota, Colombia, Sunday April 17, 2011. According to the New Testament, Palm Sunday marks the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem, greeted by cheering crowds bearing palm fronds. For Christians, Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week. The week continues with commemorations of Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday before celebrating his resurrection on Easter the following Sunday. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)